For/in the foreseeable future
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Happening or continue for a period of time that can be reasonably predicted.
Due to the construction work, this road will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Often appears as...
- closed for the foreseeable future
- remain for the foreseeable future
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Expected or predict to happen for a long time in the future, often because current circumstances make it seem likely.
He is expected to remain in prison for the foreseeable future.
Often appears as...
- remain for the foreseeable future
- stay for the foreseeable future
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Happening or continue for a period of time that can be reasonably predicted.
Due to the construction work, this road will be closed for the foreseeable future.
Often appears as...
- closed for the foreseeable future
- remain for the foreseeable future
phrase
Expected or predict to happen for a long time in the future, often because current circumstances make it seem likely.
He is expected to remain in prison for the foreseeable future.
Often appears as...
- remain for the foreseeable future
- stay for the foreseeable future
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Not Exact Time
This phrase doesn't specify an exact time period, just that it's longer than very soon.
The museum will be under renovation for the foreseeable future.
Pro Tip 2/3Vague Duration
Use when the exact duration is unknown, but expected to be long.
She'll be working abroad for the foreseeable future.
Pro Tip 3/3Expectation
Implies an expectation based on current information or trends.
With the current budget cuts, funding will be limited for the foreseeable future.
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